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020			_a9780198529873
040			_aDLC _ben _cDLC
050			_aDUCE QL757.P2825
245			_aParasitism and ecosystems/ _cFrederic Thomas; Francois Renaud and Jean-Francois guegan
260			_aNew York: _bOxford University, _c2005.
300			_ax, 221 p.: _bill.; _c25 cm.
500			_aincludes bibliographical references and index
520			_aFor several years there has been a growing interest in understanding the dynamics of parasites in ecosystems, as well as the diversity of ways in which they influence ecosystem functioning through their effects on host populations and communities. Ecologists, epidemiologists, evolutionary biologists, and other scientists are increasingly coming to realise that parasites must be taken into account when studying ecosystems. Parasitism and Ecosystems summarizes current knowledge on this topic, providing a comprehensive overview for researchers and students. It represents the first synthesis of both the roles and the consequences of pathogens in ecosystems, utilizing well-documented case-studies to illustrate the main issues as well as identifying prospects for future research.
650			_2Science _aparasitism
650			_2Science _aecology
700			_aThomas, F. _eEditor _qFrederic Thomas
700			_aRenaud, Francois _eEditor _qFrancois Renaud
700			_aGuegan, J. _eEditor _qJean-Francois Guegan
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